The Hobart Ladies, minus the steel cap. Same shorter ankle, narrower heel, women's-last comfort — just lighter on the foot when ASTM F2413 toe protection isn't on the kit list.

The lifestyle photo from Steel Blue tells the story: an EMS responder lacing up next to the rig running board, navy duty pants, the pink PORON® shock pads visible on the underside of the sole — those are the women's-version Trisole® inserts, doing the same job as the men's red ones. The boot is full-grain black leather, single-piece vamp, dual elastic gussets, with the Steel Blue script tab on the side gusset.

For EMS, dispatch, fire prevention, training officers, and the off-duty wear that has to look like a real boot.

What's in the boot

• Premium black full-grain cowhide leather upper, sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG)–certified tannery
• Trisole® Comfort Technology outsole — TPU compound with strategically placed PORON® shock-absorption pads under your foot's peak-stress zones
• Ortho Rebound® molded footbed that conforms to your arch under load
• Slip resistance — exceeds the ASTM F3445-21 standard
• Non-conductive — secondary protection against accidental contact with live electrical currents (ASTM F2413 EH)
• Water-resistant finish on the leather upper (not waterproof — surface treatment that beads off light moisture)
• ADA Better Choices for Life participant — recognized by the American Diabetes Association for ortho-friendly construction
• 60-Day 100% Comfort Guarantee from Steel Blue — break them in, run a full shift, return for full refund if they don't work for your feet

What it's NOT

The Hobart is a station, duty, and crossover work boot. It is not certified to NFPA 1977 (wildland firefighting). If you need NFPA 1977 wildland boots for a Cal Fire kit list or red-card compliance, see our Wildland Fire Boots collection. The Hobart is the boot for the firehouse floor, the engine deck, EMS calls, and crossover off-duty wear — not the fire line.

How it fits

The Hobart runs true to size in our experience. If you're between sizes, size down a half. The elastic-sided slip-on construction means there's no lacing to fine-tune fit, so getting the right size matters more than on a lace-up.

Care

Wipe dirt with a damp cloth. Condition the leather monthly with a quality leather conditioner — these are full-grain leather and they'll last longer if you feed them. Air dry away from direct heat. Don't run them through a washing machine.

Manufacturer SKU: 810891W-BLK · Steel Blue product page: https://steelblue.com/us/work-boots/hobart-ladies-soft-toe-810891w-blk